The door of salvation opened by the key of regeneration

Conscience is indeed a rule, but regula regulata prius quam regulans: such a rule as must be ruled by Gods word, before it can be a right rule for our works. To the Law and to the testimonies, if conscience speak not according to this word, it is (because there is much pretended) no true light in it. Scripture is the compass by which conscience must bend its course, or else 'twill never land its passengers at the desired haven. It is no farther liberty of conscience (but licentiousness) then it is regulated by the Scripture. One office of conscience is Magistratical, and Legislative, to command and give Laws to man. We read of the heathen, that in regard of their consciences, They were a Law to themselves, Rom. 2.14. Conscientia mille Reges, mille leges: But though conscience be a King over the other faculties; yet it is a subject & subordinate to God; and therefore as a Deputy Lieutenant, it must command its inferiors, according to the directions which it receiveth from its superior; otherwise as a King which commands out of his Dominions, it is not to be obeyed. God hath indeed given conscience a large Commission, it is a deputy Deity in the little world, man; The government of the soul lieth for a great part upon its shoulders.

Conscience is indeed a rule, but regula regulata prius quam regulans: such a rule as must be ruled by Gods word, before it can be a right rule for our works. To the Law and to the testimonies, if conscience speak not according to this word, it is (because there is much pretended) no true light in it. Scripture is the compass by which conscience must bend its course, or else 'twill never land its passengers at the desired haven. It is no farther liberty of conscience (but licentiousness) then it is regulated by the Scripture. One office of conscience is Magistratical, and Legislative, to command and give Laws to man. We read of the heathen, that in regard of their consciences, They were a Law to themselves, Rom. 2.14. Conscientia mille Reges, mille leges: But though conscience be a King over the other faculties; yet it is a subject & subordinate to God; and therefore as a Deputy Lieutenant, it must command its inferiors, according to the directions which it receiveth from its superiour; otherwise as a King which commands out of his Dominions, it is not to be obeyed. God hath indeed given conscience a large Commission, it is a deputy Deity in the little world, man; The government of the soul lyeth for a great part upon its shoulders.